Digital Piracy: An Examination of Three Measurements of Self-Control |
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| Authors: | George E. Higgins Scott E. Wolfe Catherine D. Marcum |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Justice Administration , University of Louisville , Louisville, Kentucky, USA gehigg01@gwise.louisville.edu;3. Department of Justice Administration , University of Louisville , Louisville, Kentucky, USA;4. Department of Criminology , Indiana University of Pennsylvania , Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Abstract: | Research has shown a link between digital piracy and self-control. However, the research focuses on only one version of self-control theory. The purpose of the present study is to examine the link between self-control and digital piracy. Using data from 358 college students, this study shows that all 3 measures of self-control help us understand the link between self-control and digital piracy. The results indicate that illuminating the factors that could be inhibitions and developing strong social bonds can reduce the likelihood of digital piracy. |
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